Way Out West! with the Colorado FFA Foundation

About Way Out West! with the Colorado FFA Foundation

From corn farmer to cowboy, we want to hear voices that know western life and agricultural ties. Each week, we will be speaking with various leaders, businesspeople, policy makers, advocates, personalities, and everyone in between. You see, we're not just passionate about agriculture, but we’re interested in showcasing the people who feed America and getting to know what they’re all about! This podcast is hosted by Aidan Datteri, a past Colorado FFA State Officer and fifth-generation agriculturalist who has a passion and intrigue for all things agriculture.

Publisher

Colorado FFA Foundation

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2025

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   WOW! Ep. 21: Talking Ag Legislation w/ Colorado Representative Dusty Johnson

   Shoot us a text! In this episode, we sit down with Colorado State Representative Dusty Johnson (HD 63) to discuss the intersection of policy and production agriculture. Drawing on her roots in 4-H, FFA, and her role on the House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Johnson breaks down how state legislation impacts rural communities and how the next generation can effectively advocate for the industry. About the Guest: Representative Dusty Johnson represents Colorado Hous...

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   WOW! Ep. 20: 5 Rivers CEO and President- Mike Thoren

   Shoot us a text! This week on Way Out West, we sit down with Mike Thoren, the President and CEO of Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, the largest cattle feeding operation in the world. Mike takes us behind the scenes of his impressive career, charting his journey from a passionate newcomer to commanding a massive agricultural enterprise with a feeding capacity of over 900,000 head of cattle. In this masterclass on commercial ranching, he addresses the most significant economic shifts and logistical ...

3. 

   25 May 2026

   WOW! Ep. 19: Teacher Takeover! with Mr. Fong and Ms. Grimes

   Shoot us a text! This week on Way Out West, we are shining a light on the frontline of agricultural literacy with a dynamic conversation featuring two exceptional educators: Mr. Fong of Pagosa Springs High School and FFA and Ms. Grimes of Greeley West High School, representing the Greeley FFA program. As proud graduates of Colorado State University, these two passionate ag teachers join the podcast to share their firsthand experiences navigating the starkly different worlds of rural and urban...

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